Celebrating Black History Month 2023

Although I celebrate Black History 365 days a year, Black History Month has always been special to me. Growing up I attended many Black History Month programs at my church and in my community of Newport, Arkansas. When I left Newport to attend college in northwest Arkansas, the Black History Month programs were just a…

RootsTech 2023 Expo Hall

RootsTech is a 3-day event held in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to celebrating family and discovering family histories. With over 200 breakout sessions, an exciting lineup of celebrity speakers, and a gigantic expo hall, there’s something we’re sure you’ll love.  The Expo Hall features more than 100 companies offering products and services designed to…

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2023: Week 6 -Social Media

NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow in January 2023. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about.  I write in…